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In this lesson, you'll learn all the fundamentals for
setting up and tuning your new drum, as well as how to grip
the sticks
and make the proper rebound stroke.

1. Setting up your practice pad / snare drum

2. Learn the parts of the drum & how to tune it

3. Practice suggestions

4. Establish the proper grip and playing position

5. Learn the rebound stroke

To master this lesson, you must:

Set up your pad and snare drum • Define
from memory the parts of the snare drum

Describe
from memory all 7 checkpoints for the proper matched grip • Describe
the concept of "muscle memory"

Practice a perfect rebound stroke:
Day 1:
at 60 beats per minute (using a
metronome) for 5 minutes per hand
Day 2: at 80 bpm for 5 min
per hand
Day 3:
at 100 bpm for 5 min per hand
Day 4:
at 120
bpm for 5 min per hand

These exercises are excerpted from Mark Wessels'
book,A Fresh Approach to the Snare Drum, the
most comprehensive method available that simultaneously provides
instruction for
rhythm reading, technique fundamentals, rudimental training,
coordination and musicianship necessary for today's well rounded
percussionist!

If you like these lessons, we hope that you'll consider
purchasing a copy of the book for yourself. Ask for it at your
local music store, or order online at http://www.mwpublications.com.